Sweet Briar College Boathouse ~ Photo by Lee Luther, Jr.
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Area Happenings & Announcements
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Amherst County Chamber of Commerce's
14th
Annual
Business Appreciation Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to the 2016 Award Recipients!
photo courtesy of Carol Dreher Photography
LARGE BUSINESS
Sweet Briar College
MEDIUM BUSINESS
Caterpillar Club House
SMALL BUSINESS
Woodruff's Café & Pie Shop
NEW BUSINESS
Lola's
NON-PROFIT
IRON Lives, Inc
HARRY L. DAY, JR. AWARD
Thanks again to our
2016 Corporate Sponsors:
Centra - Platinum
Glad Manufacturing Co. - Platinum
Ankida Ridge Vineyards - Silver
McDonald's of Amherst - Silver
Central Virginia Employees Federal Credit Union - Bronze
Gold Dinner Sponsors
Amherst County
Town of Amherst
Silver Dinner Sponsors
Amherst County Economic Development Authority
Amherst County Guidebook
Blue Ridge Medical Center
First National Bank
Ramsey Cabinets
W
hitten Monelison Chapel
Special Thanks
Sweet Briar College
McBride Sign Co.
Tucker Family Farms
Silent Auction Donors
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CONGRATULATIONS, ANKIDA RIDGE VINEYARDS!
Amherst County's,
Ankida Ridge Vineyards, was recently awarded a Gold Medal for their 2014 Chardonnay in the prestigious Virginia Governor's Cup Wine Competition. This is the first gold medal from this competition ever awarded to an Amherst County winery.
www.ankidaridge.com
Ankida Ridge also has recently been invited to serve as a featured winery at the 30th annual International Pinot Noir Celebration 2016 (IPNC) in McMinnville, Oregon in July, 2016. Only 70 wineries from around the world are invited to this highly acclaimed Pinot Noir event. This is the first time a winery from the Middle Atlantic region of the East Coast has received an invitation. For more information on the event, www.ipnc.org
Ankida Ridge is a family-run, micro-boutique vineyard and winery whose first vintage was in 2010. They are open for tastings every Saturday, 12-5pm and are located 15 min west of Amherst off Rt 60.
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Tai Chi Program in Amherst
Sunday, May 15th, we have a Tai Chi and Qi Gung workshop at Mindful Mountain Yoga studio
from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Fee is $25 and includes in-depth introduction to the ancient discipline of
Tai Chi and healing practices of Qi Gung.
Tai Chi, which also developed as a martial art, is a series of graceful standing movements
available to anyone wearing comfortable clothes. It supports relaxed balance, assisting
immune health and a calm mind. Two exceptional guest instructors lead movements
whose teaching reaches back to masters in the Far East. The afternoon will include informative explanation and demonstration, with participation.
RSVP to reserve your spot, or register as a walk-in on the day of class.
Check or cash, or pay on-line by credit card - Click Here to reserve. No experience is necessary to participate. Beginners are encouraged.
Robert Williams: TAI CHI INSTRUCTOR
Robert started his training with Sifu Calvin Buck in 1986. He continued training in Korea and Okinawa while serving 10 years in the U.S.A.F. Later, he was certified as a 3rd degree instructor in Phoenix, AZ under Master Leoni, Master Cook and Master Jin Heng Li. He has studied Longfist kung fu, 5 animal style, Tai Chi, Hsing-I, weapons and specializes in Bagua. He is excited to share his knowledge with others to enhance the quality of life through ancient holistic practices.
Robert is known for his down to earth style which offers practical movements that are applicable to everyday life.
Tim Griffin: QI GUNG INSTRUCTOR, HOLISTIC ARTISAN & BODYWORKER
Tim began his journey to sacred sites and studying holistic and oriental philosophies in 1992.
Personal meditation and yoga practice lead him into applied healing arts in 1998.
He spent six years as a Certified Massage Therapist while serving as an instructor at Natural Touch Therapies and School of Massage. During this time, Tim studied traditional indigenous healing
with Rev. Bo "Running Medicine Wolf" Pagans. Tim has been a substitute yoga teacher at Mindful Mountain.
Yoga and also offers individual massage at our studio. Mindful Mountain Yoga studio is located in downtown Amherst right off Rt 29, at 194 Second St, Amherst, in the former Amherst Baptist Church, now repurposed as Second Stage, a community cultural and arts organization. Check our FB page, Mindful Mountain Yoga, and our website, www.mindfulmountainyoga.com, for additional info.
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Join us this coming Thursday, May 19th
on the lawn of the President's House at Sweet Briar College to
Celebrate Amherst County!
Sweet Briar College ~ 134 Chapel Road,
Sweet Briar, VA 24595
WSLS-TV (channel 10) is featuring a different city/county each day in May. Next Thursday they will be broadcasting live on-site in Amherst County at Sweet Briar College. Come, bring family and friends! As the camera rolls, we'll mingle - enjoying the great food and the beautiful grounds of Sweet Briar College. Let's gather a LARGE crowd to show support for our wonderful county!
There is no charge and all are welcome!
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Save the Date...
ELVIS is in the House!
and 3 AWESOME Local Bands to Entertain You!
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Come Celebrate...
YOUR Museum is turning 40!
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Jefferson Heritage Trail Summer Festival
Saturday May 28, 2016
12-4pm
FREE Family Festival
Hosted by Historic Sarah Henry Manor / Winton Club
in Partnership with Amherst County
573 Patrick Henry Hwy, Amherst, VA 24521
Colonial Games, live music, artists, Local Wineries,
Home & Cemetery Tours*, Summer Refreshments, Country Club Pool (small fee for weekend family pool pass*). Bring chairs and blankets sit under one of our beautiful live oaks and enjoy a summer day in Virginia.
*Memorial Day Family Pool Pass -Pass is for a family can be used at the beautiful Winton County Club Pool Saturday, Sunday & Monday May 28-30th. In order to manage guests and make it comfortable for every guest passes must be purchased prior to Friday May 27th during business hours. Pass is good for one or all days, no discounts given. Life guards will be on duty. Pass is for the hours of 11a.m-4:00p.m each day. Great value, at $25 for single day & $50 for a family of four or less, children under 2 are free. Bring your own towels, there will not be any available, there are limited tables and lounge chairs you many bring your own.No glass bottles or cups in pool area but you are welcome to a cooler. There is restaurant on site (see hours on website) and refreshments available in pro shop. Refreshments for sale during
Family Festival on Saturday.
*Suggested donation for home and cemetery tours is $5.00 all proceeds
go to the preservation of the Sarah Henry Home.
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BRMC Golf Tournament
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Virginia Summer Solstice Wine Festival
On sale now. Purchase for a discount in advance at the winery,
online or at the Basket Case.
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Is your business or organization a 2016 ACCC Member?
If your business is not currently a member
of the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce, here are just a few reasons to join...
There is no better way to introduce your business, service, and/or expertise to the Amherst community than through membership with the Chamber. The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce is continuously working to create new ways to promote the region and the advancement of the business community.
Our goal at the Chamber is to help business owners network and grow their business. At the Chamber of Commerce we work diligently to help our members achieve their business goals each year. We measure our success by our members' success.
Your business membership with the Chamber makes programs, services, and events possible, and without your partnership we cannot accomplish our shared mission of a thriving, profitable business community.
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Do you have an upcoming EVENT or special ANNOUNCEMENT?
If your business or organization is a current member of the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce, send us your events and public notices, we'll be happy to share in our weekly eBlasts!
Please email notices in jpg format to:
[email protected]
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Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors:
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